Last Post?

Looks like it's time to close this blog, because as of around 2:05PM today I just (informally) accepted the position at Penn State.

Ya-freakin'-hoo!

Kent's Job Search

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I am looking for:

• positions that help educators teach more effectively using technology
• positions that help students to learn more effectively using technology
• online and/or distance learning planning and teaching positions
  
• and technology support positions for higher education institutions

These positions roughly fall in the following categories:

• Instructional Design
• Student Computing
• Educational Technology
• Online and/or Distance Learning Education
• IT Helpdesk

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Instructional Design Research

We've returned to America and I'm looking for a job. I've applied to a number of schools and have primarily been applying for "Instructional Design" positions.

In continuing to develop my applications, I've been doing more research on current ID theory and practices.

I found an interesting article that argues that traditional ID theory is obsolete given the rapid changes and nature of today's technological advancements. The role of the ID facilitator is essential, but how the facilitator approaches projects must be flexible and humble to learner outcomes and technological and institutional changes.

Things I gotta do before I leave

• office
• ditch books
• auction shelves & supplies
• pass off admin of LinkStation
• "recover your files" workshop
• SyncBack vs. Ghost
• transfer computer files
• nuke laptop
• noob
  
• letter to noob
• enter grades
• personal
• move the booty
• personal effects

English Conversation Circle (ECC)

I had a really nice time at ECC this week. I spent a lot of time talking with Yuuya Matsumoto. I had him last year in my M1 class. He came today and we talked one-on-one for a while about what's been going on.

I had a great time gossiping with him. He told me how Kazushi threw an eraser at Shunpei's head last week during math class. It started a stir and they threw punches until another student broke them up. I don't think the math teacher knew what was going on.

Then Takahiro cut another student's pencil bag and his pencils dumped out. I guess the teacher thought it was so funny, he wasn't able to really scream at him. But, Takahiro got it today from one of the teachers.

These guys are the sweat-hogs for sure. Yuuya was cracking up the entire time. I couldn't help myself either. He's a great character.